Vacation

Travel diaries and photo essays from around the globe – capturing places, people, and peaceful moments.

33 posts

One week in Sicily

I had always wanted to visit Sicily, and my parents surprised me with a trip for my 40th birthday. Palermo was everything I hoped for and more. The food was incredible, the architecture was beautiful, and the people were so friendly. I could easily see…

The summer we never wanted to end

It's been a few weeks since our summer vacation to Italy, and we still can't stop talking about it! From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the beautiful beaches, there was so much to do and see. We spent over a week exploring cities like…

Monaco, the city where even millionaires feel poor

A day trip to Monaco is an unforgettable experience. From the vibrant city life in Monte Carlo, to the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, there's something for everyone who visits this small but luxurious principality. I recently had a chance to explore Monaco on…

Ein Tag in Barcelona – Gaudís Magie, Mittelmeerlicht & urbanes Leben

Barcelona an einem Tag? Klingt verrückt. War’s auch. Aber verdammt gut verrückt. Wir hatten nur 24 Stunden in dieser vibrierenden Metropole – und haben alles aufgesogen, was ging: von den verschnörkelten Türmen der Sagrada Família, über schmale Gassen voller Streetart in der Altstadt, bis hin…

Ein Tag in San Marino – Hoch oben mit Blick auf die Ewigkeit

San Marino, eine der kleinsten und ältesten Republiken der Welt, hat uns direkt den Atem geraubt. Im Juni 2019, während unseres Familienurlaubs in Rimini, beschlossen wir – meine Frau Jiajia, unsere Tochter Emily, meine Schwiegereltern und ich – spontan, einen Tagesausflug in dieses sagenumwobene Felsenland…

Livigno – Schnee, Sonne & Soul Food

Manche Trips vergisst man einfach nie – und Livigno im März 2018 war genau so einer. Wir hatten das Glück, unser kleines Familienhäuschen im Schneeparadies Livigno wiederzusehen – und dieses Mal mit der perfekten Crew im Gepäck: Jiajia, Emily und ich, plus unsere lieben Freunde…

Chongqing - intense, chaotic, exceptional

On January 3rd 2018, I embarked on a two-day photography adventure to the sprawling metropolis of Chongqing, China with my brothers Jon and Joel. This city, known for its breathtakingly beautiful architecture, was the perfect backdrop for my Leica M9 camera. As soon as we…